Timothy M. Barbeau had pleaded guilty to arson, which authorities said he carried out while three people slept inside. Another neighbor tackled and held him until police arrived.
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Kennebec Journal Sept. 14 police log
Augusta area police reports for Sept. 14, 2017.
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Video: How NOT to land an orbital booster
SpaceX has just released a video of its (sometimes spectacular) bloopers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Executive director of Maine health care advocacy group to step down
Emily Brostek, who has led efforts by Consumers for Affordable Health Care since 2014, decides to pursue other opportunities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine climbs 3 notches to No. 33 in median household income
Data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau puts Maine in the middle of the pack on household income, and better than the national average on people living in poverty.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
This Silicon Valley startup wants to replace lawyers with robots
The goal: Create a law firm full of technology-turbocharged lawyers who can offer more efficient services on a single, transparent bill.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
Landscape artist Willis Pelton’s work returns to Madison
Art show featuring more than 200 works from the early 1900s to be on display at Madison Historical Society Sept. 16.
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Want to sue Equifax without paying a lawyer? Chatbot can help
Users who access the bot online will see a prompt that says ‘Automatically sue Equifax for $15,000’ and get help filling out the court form.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Morning Sentinel Sept. 14 police log
Waterville area police reports for Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle
Hiking in Maine: Overdue trip to Chimney Pond doesn’t disappoint
At nearly 3,000 feet on the north side of Katahdin, the pond and nearby campground offer unparalleled beauty.